Industrial Millwright

Job Highlights

Company Profile

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, engineered wood, pulp, and renewable energy. Its products support construction, remodeling, industrial uses, and paper-based materials like tissue and packaging.

Job Profile

The company is looking for an Industrial Millwright who will be responsible for working safely with all machinery within the mill.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 3 years of Millwright work experience in an Industrial/Manufacturing environment
• Must have cutting torch experience (Oxygen/Acetylene)
• Must have welding experience (GMAW and SMAW)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Able to read and understand drawings and printed instructions
• Adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts
• Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb tools
• Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools
• Attach moving parts and subassemblies to the basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools
• Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools
• Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with a power drill
• Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit
• Must be a self-starter who can work safely in high-pressure situations
• Must be able to move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
• Possess a basic understanding of the ups of pumps, sheaves, sprockets, and machine centers
• Repair and maintain industrial equipment to include conveying systems, major machine centers such as debarkers, canters, gang saws, and edgers
• Replace defective parts of a machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems.
• Machinery installation and alignment skills.
• Must be safety-oriented and comply with ZES
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Proficient in reading technical blueprints and manuals.
• Skilled in welding, cutting, and metal fabrication.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair abilities.

Work Environment

• Handles heavy machinery and precise equipment
• May work in tight or high spaces
• Often exposed to loud noise and moving parts
• Requires safety gear and adherence to strict protocols
• Works in factories, plants, or industrial settings

Benefits/Perks

• 401 (k) with company match and retirement contribution
• Dental
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Medical
• On-the-job training
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Vision
• Wellness Pay Program

Employer’s Statement

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer.